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i6 Group

Cloud-based SaaS platform digitizing aviation fuel supply

Overview

i6 Group provides a cloud-based SaaS platform for aviation fuel management that digitizes the entire fuel supply chain from refinery to aircraft. Its Fusion6 module handles real-time into-plane refuelling, Reconcile6 manages fuel inventory and accounting, and its patented eHandshake creates a paperless link between flight crews and refuellers, supported by real-time analytics. The platform offers end-to-end visibility across airlines, airports, into-plane agents, and fuel suppliers and is deployed at over 170 airports worldwide. The goal is to speed the aviation industry’s digital transformation by lowering costs and carbon emissions through smarter, data-driven fuel operations.

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About i6 Group

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Why i6 Group is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsEnterprise SoftwareAerospace

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$20M

Headquarters

Farnborough, United Kingdom

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • easyJet began eHandshake deployment in August 2026, validating product-market fit with a major carrier.
  • October 2025's $20 million Series B funds international expansion and product development.
  • i6's May 2026 report converted nearly 300-airport data into industry commentary and sales leverage.

What critics are saying

  • easyJet rollout stays phased through 2029, delaying revenue and proving enterprise-scale stickiness.
  • Rivals can copy digital refueling workflows while airlines squeeze vendors on implementation costs.
  • If fuel data becomes a feature inside airline EFB suites, i6 loses platform relevance.

What makes i6 Group unique

  • i6 owns flight-crew-to-fueler eHandshake workflows, not just back-office analytics.
  • Its network spans nearly 300 airports, giving proprietary transaction data and benchmarking.
  • Board chair Harald Eisenaecher joined September 2026, signaling aviation-operating credibility.

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Funding

Total Funding

$20M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$35M
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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

10%
i6 Group
Sep 25th, 2026
i6 Group appoints harald Eisenaecher as Chair of the Board.

i6 Group appoints harald Eisenaecher as Chair of the Board. Suraj Singh Marketing Director, i6 Group Manchester, UK, 25th September 2026. i6 Group, the category leader in digital fuel management for the aviation industry, today announced the appointment of Harald Eisenaecher as Chair of its Board of Directors. i6's cloud platform digitizes the aviation fuel supply chain from refinery to wing-tip. It runs at more than 300 airports and serves airlines including British Airways, JetBlue, KLM and Southwest Airlines. In October 2025 the company closed a $20 million Series B led by Yttrium, with participation from International Airlines Group (IAG), Shell Ventures and World Kinect. Harald brings a record of scaling technology businesses in aviation and travel. As an executive he spent more than 20 years at the intersection of travel, technology and aviation. He has been a non-executive director of easyJet plc since 2022, where he chairs the Safety and Operational Readiness Committee. He is also a non-executive director at Omnevo GmbH and Chairman of the Board at Mimi Hearing Technologies. Harald Eisenaecher, Chair of the Board at i6 Group: "Airlines have spent two decades digitizing revenue, scheduling and maintenance. Fuel data and the fuel supply chain have lagged, and that affects cost, emissions and operational risk. i6 has the deployments, the customer base and the data to set the standard for how this industry manages fuel. My focus as Chair will be helping the board and the management team to reach the next level of growth." Alex Mattos, CEO and Co-Founder at i6 Group: "Fuel is the largest variable cost in aviation and still one of the least instrumented parts of the operation. Harald understands why that is a board-level problem and can unlock significant efficiencies. He has run the commercial side of this industry as an executive and he now governs it from the board level of technology and aviation companies. That combination is rare, and i6 Group look forward to working with him. Tim Kindt, Partner at Yttrium: "Harald has scaled technology companies and knows aviation from the inside, which is exactly the combination i6 needs as it expands internationally. On behalf of the board and shareholders, I'm delighted to welcome him on board."

BusinessGreen
Aug 14th, 2026
EasyJet to equip pilots with new app to help cut aircraft fuel consumption and emissions.

EasyJet to equip pilots with new app to help cut aircraft fuel consumption and emissions. Easyjet launches partnership with aviation technology provider i6 Group to deploy its eHandshake digital refuelling platform across the budget airline's network. EasyJet has joined forces with aviation technology provider i6 Group to provide its pilots with a new app designed to help reduce fuel consumption and emissions from its aircraft, the budget airline announced... To continue reading this article... Join BusinessGreen. In just a few clicks you can start your free BusinessGreen Lite membership for 12 months, providing you access to: * Three complimentary articles per month covering the latest real-time news, analysis, and opinion from Europe's leading source of information on the Green economy and business * Receive important and breaking news stories via our daily news alert * Our weekly newsletter with the best of the week's green business news and analysis

UK Tech News
Oct 29th, 2025
IAG backs digital fuel management firm i6 Group

IAG backs digital fuel management firm i6 Group. The Hampshire develops software for the aviation sector. Digital fuel management company i6 Group has raised $20m (£15.1m) in a Series B round that included backing from British Airways owner International Airlines Group (IAG). The Hampshire-based company has developed a unified cloud-based platform deployed across hundreds of airports used to view and manage fuel inventory, lifecycle and analytics. "This round reflects the strong momentum behind our technology and the measurable results it is delivering for customers worldwide," said Alex Mattos, co-founder of i6 Group. "With the new funding, we can expand our footprint faster and continue shaping the future of digital fuel management." i6 Group was founded in 2013 and is used by aviation companies including British Airways, JetBlue, KLM, Air Canada and Virgin Atlantic. "Digital fueling is becoming the operational standard in aviation," said Steve Uhrmacher, co-founder of i6 Group. "This investment helps us accelerate that transition by equipping airports and airlines with smarter, more connected systems that drive efficiency and reduce emissions at scale." The investment round was led by Yttrium and included participation from World Kinect and Shell Ventures alongside IAG. "i6 has developed a unique technology platform that is transforming how aviation fuelling is managed globally," said Tim Kindt a partner at Yttrium. "The company's strong growth momentum and continued support from existing investors underscores our confidence in i6's vision and execution, and we are proud to partner with the team as they enter their next stage of growth."

Storage Terminals Magazine
Oct 28th, 2025
i6 Group secures $20M Series B funding

i6 Group has secured $20 million in Series B funding led by Yttrium, with participation from existing investors IAG, World Kinect, and Shell Ventures. The funding will support i6's international expansion, technology development, and team strengthening. Co-founders Alex Mattos and Steve Uhrmacher emphasized the investment's role in accelerating digital fuel management adoption in aviation. Arma Partners and Bird & Bird advised i6, while Fladgate advised Yttrium.

i6 Group
Feb 2nd, 2024
i6 & Shell TSA bring digital fuel management to the Caribbean

i6 Group is collaborating with Shell Aviation Technical Services and Consultancy (Shell Aviation TSA), offering Shell Aviation TSA Loyalty Programme members industry-leading technology to digitise their fuel management operations.

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